Best Photographic Lighting Slaves Reviews

1. RadioPopper Jr2 Receiver – for Nikon

Overview The RadioPopper Jr2 Receiver for Nikon is a 16 channel, 4 group radio receiver that operates on the 902-928 MHz ISM band and is capable of adjusting the output of the flash using the separately purchased Jr2 Transmitter. Triggering and control range with both methods is from 300 – 1,750′ depending on conditions and environment. Package Contents RadioPopper Jr2 Receiver for Nikon •Sync Cable (3.5mm) •Adapter (2.5mm) •Adapter Phono Plug (35mm/0.25″) •Limited 1-Year Warranty

16 Channels, 4 Groups, 300 to 1,750′ Range, Local or Remote Control of Power Level.

2. YONGNUO YN622C-KIT Wireless E-TTL Flash Trigger Kit

YONGNUO YN-622C-KIT YN622C-KIT Wireless E-TTL Flash Trigger Kit with LED Screen for Canon including 1X YN622C-TX Controller and 1X YN622 C Transceiver Specification The YN-622C-TX transmitter acts as a master control unit to the popular YN-622C E-TTL and Remote Manual transceivers, providing more functions and a far more user friendly built-in LCD user interface. Also adding a USB port for firmware updates, which is major advantage over the current triggers. The improved YN-622C-TX also enhances stability, as well as improving information transmission speeds. Yongnuo YN-622C Wireless TTL Flash Transeiver / Flash Trigger Supports High-speed Sync HSS for Canon Flash Speedlite Using Digital FSK 2.4GHz frequency band with 7 channels, it has three mode, E-TTL ( II ), Manual and Multi, and it can fire flashes at 360 degree direction, the operating range is 100 metres. It supports FEC, FEB, FEL, High-speed Sync, 1st. Curtain, 2nd. Curtain, Modeling flash, ETTL II Group Ratio (ALL/A:B/A:B C), Manual/Multi group (ALL/ A:B/ A:B:C), Manual and Multi mode, Auto Zooming, Manual Zooming, AF Lamp. Suit for Camera: A: The EOS DSLR camera with external flash control menu: Canon 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D Mark III, 7D 60D 50D 40D/XTi 450D/XSi 500D/T1i 550D/T2i 600D/T3i 650D/T4i 1000D 1100D B: The EOS DSLR Camera without external flash control manual: Canon 5D 10D 20D 30D 300D 350D 1D 1D Mark II Flash: Compatible ETTL Flash: ( It suport wireless remote control through camera menu ) Canon 600EX ( RT ), 580EX II, 550EX,540EX, 430EX II, 420EX Yongnuo YN-565EX C, YN-468 II C, YN-467 II C, ( Our yongnuo flash units don’t support HSS Function ) Note: 430EX and 580EX or other parts of flash is not supported remote control via the camera menu, you need to manually set the flash parameters.

Supporting mixed use of the A/B/C three groups of flashes with E-TTL, Manual flash, or Super sync flash mode, High-speed Synchronous up to 1/8000s and Remote Control Function, Support simulate (modeling) flash, red-eye reduction flash, Support the flash zooming (auto) and exposure compensation, flash value lock function(FVL), Support the basic flash trigger (max sync speed is 1/250s) of standard hot shoe.

3. PocketWizard 801-130 Plus III Transceiver 2 Pack

Overview The PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver is the most reliable, feature-packed, easy-to-use solution for remote flash and camera triggering available. For photographers being asked to do more for less, this added flexibility is a huge competitive advantage. And something to keep them in, PocketWizard G-Wiz Case. This case is constructed of durable, padded, rip-stop nylon. It provides the perfect protection for two Plus III and/or MultiMAX radios plus storage for cables and batteries. It’s the perfect addition to any PocketWizard Plus III , and a great way to keep them safe and secure when not in use. To complete the package, Watson 4-Hour Rapid Charger comes with four 1.2V, 2300mAh AA NiMH batteries that are rechargeable up to 1000 times. The charger will recharge 4 of these included batteries in about 280 min, or 2 in about 140 min. You can also use it to charge optional AA NiCd batteries, or AAA NiMH or NiCd’s. The charger’s integrated micro-controller ensures that each battery is charged to its full capacity, and automatic charge cut-off prevents overcharging. Package Contents 2 PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver (Black) •Stereo 3.5mm Miniphone to Miniphone Cable •Mono 3.5mm Miniphone to Locking PC Cable •Stereo 3.5mm Miniphone to 1/4″ Adapter •Lanyard •Operation Reference •Limited 3-Year Warranty PocketWizard G-Wiz Case •Accommodates: Two PocketWizard radio slaves Watson 4-Hour Rapid Charger with 4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (2300mAh) •4 x AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (2300mAh) •Limited 1-Year Warranty

Combination Transmitter and Receiver, Long Range of 1640′, 32 Channels and Quad-Zone Triggering, Auto-Sensing and Auto-Relay, Includes: 2 PocketWizard Plus III Transceivers, Case and Battery Charger.

4. Profoto Air Remote TTL-C

The key to wireless triggering and TTL remote control is Profoto’s Air Remote TTL-C transmitter, available for Canon cameras. Operating on 2.4GHz bandwidth, the transmitter, really a controller, has 8 frequency channels and with 3 groups per channel and a range of up to 330′ for TTL triggering and 1,000′ for normal triggering. Each channel has power ratio capability of +/- 2 stops. If you prefer to use manual you have +/- 9 stops power variation. You’ve also got modeling light, unit shut-down and first or rear curtain control. Both the TTL-C and the B1 500 Air TTL have mini-USB connectors for firmware updates directly from Profoto’s website. The Air Remote TTL-C will also trigger non-TTL Air heads and packs from Canon cameras but without the TTL feature.

Full E-TTL with B1 and B2 Flash Heads, Remote Manual Firing of all Air Strobes, 8 Channels, 3 Groups, First and Rear Curtain Sync.

5. Metz Mecablitz 15 MS-1 Digital Ring Macro Flash

The mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital wireless Metz macro-flash, equipped with two individually-controllable, swiveling reflectors integrated in the housing for precise uniform lighting ideal for macro or special application photography. Because this unit regulates light through the automatic wireless TTL of your camera, It provides reliable and precise lighting or provides differentiated lighting via its special slave function. The new Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 is intended to be directly mounted on the lens and is suitable for nearly all cameras. The remote TTL flash operation of the mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital can be used for Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung and Sony-Alpha. In this case, the camera must either have an integrated flash unit acting as master, or be equipped with add-on flash (e.g. Metz 58 AF-1 digital). Manual flash operation can be carried out via a synchronous cable. In addition, Metz mecablitz 15 MS-1 digital learns autonomously in the conventional slave mode! Its learning function ensures that the small slave flash is reliably triggered every time by the flash integrated in the camera – even if this sends out a ranging pre-flash. In individual cases, this specific cooperation is attained by trial triggering in slave mode. In this case, the light amount emitted can be varied across 6 light levels. This unique flash is even equipped with a standard with USB-interface for software updates via Internet. An infrared clip-on and three adapter rings for 52, 55 and 58 mm are included (62, 67 and 72 mm adapter rings are optionally available) Flash functions for specific camera models in remote TTL mode operates as slave flash unit in the following operating modes: E-TTL – remote flash mode (Canon) i-TTL- remote flash mode (Nikon / Fujifilm) P-TTL remote flash mode (Pentax / Samsung) Four-Thirds TTL remote flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica) ADI remote flash mode (Sony Alpha)

Dedicated digital TTL mode compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung and Sony Alpha digital TTL systems., Easy slave mode to learns light signal from any camera system. P/C sync port for operation with manual cameras., USB upgradeable, Manual mode with 6 partial light output levels, Included adapter ring for 52 mm, 55 mm, and 58 mm.

6. Impact PowerSync16 DC Radio Slave System

The Impact PowerSync16 DC Radio Slave System is designed for triggering flash units and cameras up to 590′ (180 m) away indoors, or 200′ (60 m) outdoors using the included battery-operated transmitter and receiver. PowerSync16 has 16 digitally coded channels available so you can even work at events with other photographers without flash or radio interference. You can trigger as many flashes or cameras as you like from one transmitter, as long as they’re all on the same frequency and have this PowerSync16 DC or optional AC receiver. Flash sync speeds of up to 1/250 second are possible with PowerSync16. The transmitter operates on one 3V CR2450 battery, and the receiver uses 2x AA batteries (included). Included in the kit are a mini to mini cable, a mini to phono adapter, and a submini to pc cable. Impact offers a selection of other compatible sync cables and camera release cables as well. The PowerSync16 system is not designed to perform in TTL mode with flash units – camera and flash must be set to Manual Mode. Impact PowerSync16 DC Radio Slave System Specs Frequency: 2.4 GHz Channels: 16 digitally coded channels Operating Range: App 590′ (180 m) indoors; App 200′ (60 m) outdoors Flash Synchro Speed: 1/250 second maximum Transmitter Connector: 2.5mm sub-mini female Receiver Batteries: 2x AA batteries Transmitter Batteries: CR 2450 Receiver Dimensions: 1.7 x 1 x 4.3″ (43 x 25 x 110 mm) Transmitter Dimensions: 1.2 x 1 x 3.2″ (31 x 26 x 80 mm) This Impact PowerSync16 DC Radio Slave System includes: Impact PowerSync16 DC Receiver Impact PowerSync16 AC/DC Transmitter

Radio Remote Control | Includes Transmitter, DC Receiver, Sync Up to 1/250s | Transmitter Uses One 3V CR2450 Battery, Effective to 590′ Indoors, 200′ Outdoors, Receiver Uses 2 AA Batteries (Included), In the box: PowerSync16 DC Receiver, Sync Cord, 3.5mm to 3.5mm Cable, 3.5mm to 1/4″ Adapter, Adhesive-Backed Accessory Shoe (2-Pack), Locking Adhesive-Backed Accessory Shoe, 2 x AA Battery, PowerSync16 Transmitter, PC Male to 2.5 mm Mini Sync Cord, CR2450 Battery, 1-Year Limited Warranty.

7. Wein W940050 (L8) Micro Slave (Indoor Range-150-Feet) for Camera

Wein Optical Slaves are the classic solution for wirelessly syncing virtually any amount of flashes to your camera. Wein Optical slaves will fire in sync with the first white light or infrared pulse that it detects. If your “key” flash emits a pre-flash Wein recommends using: the camera in manual mode so that no pre-flashes are emitted.

150′ Range, If your “key” flash emits a pre-flash Wein recommends using: the camera in manual mode so that no pre-flashes are emitted., Requires sync voltage of at least 5 V.